箽 (dǒng) - A surname & also refers to a type of bamboo.

箽Tone 3

dǒng ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

箽 · dǒng

A surname;

also refers to a type of bamboo.

A surnamealso refers to a type of bamboo.

Usage highlights

Surname DongDong bambooAncient surname Dong

Synonyms

  • 董— Dong (much more common surname with similar pronunciation)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Dong (姓箽).
  • The ancient text mentions the Dong bamboo (箽竹).
  • This is a rare character (箽 is uncommon).

Collocations

  • Surname Dong(箽姓)
  • Dong bamboo(箽竹)
  • Ancient surname Dong(古姓箽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 箽 is an extremely rare Chinese character primarily used as a surname.
  • The character contains the bamboo radical (竹), suggesting some connection to bamboo.
  • Historical records show it was used as a surname during certain dynastic periods.

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